CMO Network

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What would happen if CMOs and marketers stopped marketing? Like the "Got Milk" campaign, could a deprivation strategy help CEOs better see marketing's value?

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 6, 2023

What’s ahead in content and marketing for 2024? AI gets a lot of attention in these predictions, but in surprising ways. Plus, these experts forecast the impact of social media and world turmoil and give a healthy dose of hope.

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Martech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As a general rule, marketers should major in the majors. We should pay attention to the things that make a significant difference. We don’t want to waste time trying to solve “edge cases” that nip at the periphery. But sometimes, these “edge cases” are more important than we realize, and they can expose issues flying under the radar. It’s wise to take a second look and ensure you’re not missing something.

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Calvyn Lee Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Search engine optimization (SEO) may seem complex and intimidating at first glance. However, mastering a few core concepts can help unlock the full potential of SEO for driving targeted organic traffic, boosting conversions, and maximizing revenue for your business. This comprehensive guide breaks down the key elements of SEO into bite-sized, actionable strategies SEO for beginners.

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Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing

Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Welcome to The Creative, a series that gives content creators actionable advice from professionals in the creator economy. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just starting out, read The Creative to learn how to grow your platform, improve your content, and stay ahead in the ever-shifting creator landscape. If you're anything like me, you're probably still racking your brain trying to find the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season.

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Kuno Creative

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Stanley tumblers were already having a moment before they shot to even higher viral fame a few weeks ago in a dazzling example of branding strategy.

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Search Engine Land

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Google Analytics 4 audiences can now be easily created and applied directly within Google Ads. Marketers now have the capability to build Analytics audiences, including predictive audiences, using the Audience Manager feature and during the campaign creation process Why we care. This new capability helps marketers understand their audience better through Google Ads.

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CMO Network

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Musk sent a message to advertisers fleeing X that he may have also given himself the same message. Brand safety and guidelines are more important than ever.

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Scoop.it!

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, businesses widely recognize the importance of content creation and marketing. In fact, it’s mainstream now. However, the shocking fact is that a whopping 70% of the content goes unseen , despite the tremendous effort put into its development. Even more of an issue is that 86% of businesses find their content marketing efforts don’t provide any value they can measure.

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Aspiration Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Web traffic is the lifeblood of online success. Among the various sources of this invaluable traffic, organic search stands out as a beacon of opportunity for modern businesses. Here to guide you through digital marketing success, this blog will shed light on organic search and why it's crucial for your business.

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Speaker: Carlos Hidalgo, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Exhaust, Author, International Keynote & TEDx Speaker

Recent research shows that only 50% of B2B organizations state that they have good alignment between their marketing and sales teams. This lack of alignment tremendously impacts the ability to meet business goals, and is a limiting factor for building and maintaining customer relationships. While many B2B organizations continue to struggle with aligning their marketing and sales teams, they can take practical steps to unify both teams and simplify their overall approach.

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Calvyn Lee Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Google has just announced the launch of Gemini, their newest artificial intelligence (AI) model that represents a major advancement in multimodal capabilities. Google Gemini is the next evolution of Google large language models, able to understand and generate information across text, images, audio, video, and more. The Power of a Multimodal Foundation Model Unlike most AI models focused solely on text, Gemini is designed from the ground up to seamlessly combine multiple modalities.

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Martech

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In this two-part feature, Jade Bunke offers a step-by-step guide to building a successful brand. A brand is an organization’s most valuable asset. The art of capturing the hearts and minds of your customers starts with crafting a brand strategy that evokes emotions and behaviors that benefit your company. Brand is more than a collection of logos and colors — it’s the personification of your organization.

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CMO Network

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The generations that proudly wear the labels of tech-savvy, socially conscious, and effortlessly unconventional have, unsurprisingly, ushered in a new era of coffee.

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Aspiration Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A well-structured and user-friendly website is the cornerstone of a successful online presence. It serves as your business's virtual storefront, making the right impression on visitors and converting them into customers. HubSpot CMS Hub stands out as a robust solution that empowers companies to manage their websites effectively. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or a newcomer to website management, this how-to guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to harness the full potential of Hu

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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Calvyn Lee Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Google recently provided Reddit with the biggest boost in search engine rankings that the site has ever seen. As an odd sort of thank you, Reddit threatened to block Google from crawling its pages. This drama between the two internet giants has caught bloggers and content creators like us right in the middle. The Rise of Reddit in Google Rankings This surprising saga began in June 2022 when journalist Charlie Warzel wrote an article in The Atlantic about the poor quality of Google’s search resul

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Martech

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This February, Google and Yahoo will begin enforcing new requirements for bulk email senders. The guidelines largely focus on three areas: authentication of outgoing emails, reported spam rates and the ability to easily unsubscribe from email lists. Google defined bulk senders in an early-October announcement as “those who send more than 5,000 messages to Gmail addresses in one day,” which caught the attention of email marketers in both B2B and B2C circles.

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Search Engine Land

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Generative AI is revolutionizing SEO , especially for large websites dealing with complex technical challenges. AI’s exceptional capacity to analyze data, forecast trends, aid content creation and automate tasks can help shift your SEO approach from reactive to proactive. Discover 10 ways to enhance your SEO using generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Bing Chat and Claude by Anthropic. 1.

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Buffer Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Think about five content creators you admire. Regardless of who they are, there's a common thread: consistency.  Now, consistency might sound simple, but let's be real—it's tough. I know firsthand because I struggled with it myself. Before 2019, I was a freelance writer trying to make a name for myself. I joined LinkedIn hoping for opportunities, but my sporadic and lackluster posts went unnoticed, and my online presence was, to put it bluntly, a flop.

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Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.

Calvyn Lee Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Doing marketing without a strategic plan leads to failure. As a business owner, you need a clear, actionable marketing plan guide to reach your goals. This comprehensive guide walks through the 10 essential steps for crafting an effective marketing plan from scratch. Marketing without a plan equals planning to fail. Most business owners realize they need more sales, but few take the necessary steps to map out a marketing strategy.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

“Who do consumers think runs brand accounts?” That’s the question we set out to answer when we surveyed 1,623 consumers from the US and the UK. The results are telling: According to our Q4 2023 Sprout Pulse Survey, respondents believe the average social media manager is: white (65%), female (73%), 25-40 years old (55%), and a part-time employee or freelancer (40%).

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Search Engine Land

DECEMBER 8, 2023

X is rolling out its ChatGPT rival, Grok, to Premium+ subscribers. Grok was developed by xAI, the artificial intelligence venture founded by Elon Musk in July 2023. It is available to users in the U.S. Availability in other countries is expected soon. Why we care. Generative AI is now a crucial tool for SEO and PPC marketers. Industry experts have so far given positive feedback regarding Grok, praising the chatbot for its superior intelligence and creativity compared to other models.

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CMO Network

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The importance of the holiday season to small businesses along with use of innovative technology by these business is reviewed (includes American Express survey results).

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Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service

Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.

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Calvyn Lee Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2023

YouTube recently announced major upcoming changes to its content policies regarding AI-generated media. As AI tools become more advanced and accessible, YouTube aims to increase transparency about synthetic content to protect viewers and creators. In this comprehensive guide, we break down YouTube’s new AI policies, what they mean for creators, examples of disclosure requirements, and more.

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Martech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial intelligence. It is everywhere, or so it would seem. I was at a recent marketing conference and as I scanned the agenda more than half of the sessions, including my own, had AI in the title or in the session description. Two of the keynotes that I attended mentioned AI and the one was entirely on AI. While AI is all the rage , if you are not using it. there is no reason to feel left out.

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Search Engine Land

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Google has officially sunset the Google Search Console Mobile Usability report, the Mobile-Friendly Test tool and the Mobile-Friendly Test API today. Google told us back in April 2023 that this would happen on December 1st and Google announced today on December 4th that it has been done. “Today we’re sunsetting Search Console’s Mobile Usability report, Mobile-Friendly Test tool and Mobile-Friendly Test API.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Every member of a procurement team is more than just a professional—they’re people. Parents, pickleball players, podcast enthusiasts—and those are just the P’s. On and off the clock, they research potential purchases just as everyone else might. There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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CMO Network

DECEMBER 4, 2023

An MIT study showed human subjects rated AI-generated content as better than that created by professional writers.

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Martech

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Meta’s Threads now has its own version of hashtags. Meta calls this new feature “topic tags”, emphasizing its difference from hashtags by prioritizing community focus. Topic tags are now accessible to all users worldwide to enhance search functionality within the app. Why we care. While ads are not currently available on Threads they are coming soon), marketers can still engage with users and enhance brand awareness by creating profiles and generating organic traffic.

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Search Engine Land

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Google is expanding its video requirements where the video must be the main content of the page to show up as a video result in Google Search to also have that requirement with Google’s “Video mode” in search. Google said , “extending this change to search results in Video mode to better connect users with the video content they’re looking for.” The change can take about a week to fully rollout but once it is done rolling out you should only see videos in Goog

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Facebook is home to nearly 2 billion monthly active users , so it’s safe to say that having a compelling Facebook Business Page is essential for any company looking to bolster its online presence. It should be easy enough, right? Just slap together a photo and a couple of posts and expect the leads and customers to roll in, right? Not quite. If you’re not creating a Facebook Page with a comprehensive strategy to get noticed, Liked, and engaged, the chances of generating leads and customers from

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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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